Bladnoch 9 Year Old vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bladnoch 9 Year OldScallywag The Winter Edition 2021
DistilleryBladnochScallywag
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%53.1%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£38.95£49
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 9 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Bladnoch 9 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bladnoch 9 Year Old is better value at £39 vs £49.

For beginners: Bladnoch 9 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 9 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.95 vs £49)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49 vs £38.95)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 9 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Bladnoch 9 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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